Cat compact excavator prepared for earthmoving work

Cat excavators

Cat excavators for compact access and productive site work

Compare 1.84 t, 5.6 t and 6.18 t models, then confirm the bucket, attachment and destination requirements with the ECI-Metro team.

Cat excavators cover a wide range of utility, construction and earthmoving duties, and machine size has a direct effect on access, reach, transport and output. This ECI-Metro selection focuses on the Cat 301.7 mini excavator and the Cat 305.5 and 306.5 compact models. Selection should begin with trench dimensions, material, lifting duty, transport limits and the required work tools. Genuine parts, maintenance planning and export documentation can be included in the same project discussion, with final availability and specifications confirmed for the destination. Larger models can also be reviewed against the project requirement.

Excavators

Selected Cat excavators for project review

Product cards lead to the technical details available for the selected reference. Other models can be checked against your requirement.

Cat 301.7 mini excavator on a controlled studio background
Mini excavator

Cat 301.7 Mini Excavator

A compact 1.84-tonne Cat mini excavator for utility work, landscaping and confined-site preparation.

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Cat 305.5 compact hydraulic excavator with bucket
Compact excavator

Cat 305.5 Compact Excavator

A 5.6-tonne Cat excavator balancing transportability with productive utility and earthmoving capability.

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Cat 306.5 compact excavator prepared for site work
Compact excavator

Cat 306.5 Compact Excavator

A 6.18-tonne Cat compact excavator for contractors that need additional working weight and reach.

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Selection questions

Common excavators questions

These answers clarify the information needed to progress from an initial requirement to a confirmed quotation.

What Cat excavator sizes can ECI-Metro support?

ECI-Metro lists mini, compact, medium and larger Cat excavators. This website highlights the 1.8-tonne Cat 301.7, 5.6-tonne Cat 305.5 and 6.18-tonne Cat 306.5. Larger machines can be reviewed against your application, target market and availability.

Should I choose a mini or compact excavator?

Choose by access width, required reach, lifting duty, transport limits and daily production. Mini models suit confined work, while compact models generally offer more working weight and reach for utility, road and site-preparation tasks.

Can ECI-Metro quote buckets and hydraulic attachments?

Yes. Buckets, quick couplers and compatible hydraulic work tools can be included in the configuration discussion. Final compatibility depends on the machine, hydraulic package and intended material.

Are product specifications the same in every country?

No. Emissions packages, optional equipment and specifications can vary by market. Share the destination country and local requirements so ECI-Metro can confirm the relevant machine configuration before quotation.

How do I confirm export availability?

Send the machine model, quantity, application, destination, target delivery date and dealer-territory information. ECI-Metro will confirm availability, export eligibility, documentation, shipping terms and final specifications.

Project inquiry

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Tell us the machine, application, destination and target delivery. We will return the next technical questions and commercial route.

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